Comments on: How much land can feed a family?

By: Tallullah

Tallullah — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 19:42:16 +0000

Hey

I understand that the above figure is for growing vagetables to feed a family of about four (correct me if i’m wrong.) This is intresting stuff i agree! I just wanted to add something i read recently..

Apparently, with 5 acres a family of six can be completerly self-sufficient! That includes housing and outbuildings, and the production of all food (even flour and animal feed), water, wool and most wood.

Whoa how cool is that?! x

By: Nico

Nico — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 07:19:46 +0000

Rob, there are many factors that influence the yield. Growing in a greenhouse should increase your yield, if not per crop planted it would surly extend your growing season and increase your total yearly yield.

We’re growing in a greenhouse this year, but for now we’re stuck with snow…

By: Rob

Rob — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:09:03 +0000

Interesting stuff guys – Does anyone know how growing under plastic in more controlled conditions increases yeild. I have presumed the piece above refers to outdoor growing?? Any help appreciated. Rob (UK)

By: Rudy

Rudy — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 18:51:06 +0000

1 acre = 43,650 square feet.

1/4 acre = 10,912.5 square feet.

By: Nico

Nico — Fri, 09 May 2008 10:21:35 +0000

Hi Scott, thanks for commenting, I was talking about 1.000 square meters, which equals about 10.000 square feet.
So, it looks like we are on the same page here

By: Scott Roe

Scott Roe — Thu, 08 May 2008 20:22:22 +0000

HI, I think you should have an extra digit in there! Its about 10000 sq feet, I really do wish it was nearer to been 1000 sq ft to grow that much veg